Joliet Catholic Academy

1200 N Larkin Ave
Joliet, IL 60435

Joliet Catholic is a Roman Catholic college preparatory high school sponsored by the Carmelites and Joliet Franciscans to prepare young people for college and for life.

JCA has educated thousands of young adults in Joliet and its surrounding communities for over a century.

The Carmelites have been at JCA since 1933, and the Joliet Franciscans since 1869.

Academic excellence is one of the hallmarks of Joliet Catholic Academy, and students are well prepared to attend the college of their choice after moving through JCA's educational program.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Top-Ranked IL School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 597 students
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Joliet Catholic Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Year Founded

1990

Colors

White, Brown, Columbia blue

Last Day of School

Mon. May 25, 2026

Student Body

Total Students

597 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

26%

State avg.: 34%

Students by Grade

Joliet Catholic Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

40 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 13:1

Average Class Size

15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$12,990

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Tuition Notes

$15,000.00 per school year

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: Inspiring Growth in Knowledge and Faith
School Mascot: Hilltoppers

Joliet Catholic is a Roman Catholic college preparatory high school sponsored by the Carmelites and Joliet Franciscans to prepare young people for college and for life. JCA has educated thousands of young adults in Joliet and its surrounding communities for over a century. The Carmelites have been at JCA since 1933, and the Joliet Franciscans since 1869. Academic excellence is one of the hallmarks of Joliet Catholic Academy, and students are well prepared to attend the college of their choice after moving through JCA's educational program.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

Top-Ranked IL School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 597 students
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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